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Ministry of Defence
Indian Army Registers ‘Intellectual Property Rights ’ of the New Design and Camouflage Pattern Uniform
The process for registration of the new Camouflage Pattern and Design of Improved Combat Uniform to establish ownership of Indian Army has been completed by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademark, Kolkata. The registration has been published in the official journal of the Patent Office vide Issue No on No 42/2022 dated 21 October 2022. The new Digital Pattern Combat Uniform for Indian Army soldiers was unveiled on 15 January 2022 . The improved uniform has a contemporary look and functional design. The fabric has been made lighter, stronger, breathable, quick drying and easier to maintain. The uniform’s uniqueness is evident with the inclusion of gender specific modifications for women’s combat uniform.
The exclusive ‘Intellectual Property Rights ’ of the Design and Camouflage Pattern now rests solely with the Indian Army, and therefore manufacturing by any vendor who is not authorised to do so will be illegal and is liable to face legal repercussions. Indian Army can enforce exclusive rights to the design and can file infringement suits by way of a civil action before a competent court of law. Remedies against infringements include interim and permanent injunctions as well as damages.
As part of the process of introduction of the new pattern uniform, a total of 50,000 sets have already been procured through Canteen Stores Department  and delivered to 15 CSD Depots . Workshops to train civil and military tailors in stitching the new uniform as per the specified design are being organised in coordination with instructors from the National Institute of Fashion Technology  at Delhi. Bulk procurement of 11.70 lakh sets to cater for issue to JCOs and OR as part of individual kit  is in progress and is likely to commence from August 2023.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares tweet thread on empowerment of panchayats and local bodies
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a tweets thread by MyGov regarding the empowerment of Panchayats and local bodies.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"An informative thread on how we are empowering Panchayats and local bodies."
Ministry of Education
Release of Annual Performance of Institution’s Innovation Council  Academic Year 2021-22
Minister of State for Education Dr. Subhas Sarkar e-released the annual performance of Institution’s Innovation Councils  for the academic year 2021-22 and unveiled the annual report of IIC 2021-22 today. During the program, YUKTI Innovation Challenge 2023 was also announced for IIC institutions to nominate best innovations through YUKTI Innovation Repository portal to MoE’s Innovation Cell for further mentoring and funding assistance to innovators.
Dr. Sarkar credited Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership for the growth in the space of innovation and startups ecosystem of our country. He has called upon the youth to actively participate in YUKTI Innovation Challenge to ideate, innovate, and develop new technologies. He quoted Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, Former President of India, “Learning gives creativity, creativity leads to thinking, thinking provides knowledge, knowledge makes you great” and urged educational institutions to come forward and establish themselves as epicenters for innovation and making India a knowledge economy and global hub for innovation & startup.
More than 6400 Institution’s Innovation Councils  have been established in higher educational institutions which gives a systematic and structured approach to conduct innovation and entrepreneurship activities round the and building a vibrant innovation and startup ecosystem development in campuses.
During the academic year 2021-22, a total of 63288 numbers of I&E activities were conducted by these IICs which is double the number of activities conducted in the previous year. It’s evident from the annual performance that the average exposure of an individual to participate in innovation and entrepreneurship activities per year has increased substantially from less than 4 numbers in 2018-19 to 8 numbers in 2020-21 and 10 numbers in 2021-22 in IIC institutions. Moreover, the IICs in HEIs are conducting a large number of innovation and entrepreneurship activities, because of this there is a positive and exponential increase in awareness levels among students and faculty members towards Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Dr. Abahy Jere, Chief Innovation Officer, MoE’s Innovation Cell presented a detailed report on the Institution's Innovation Council performance. He highlighted that the Institution's Innovation Council in HEIs are ensuring a multidisciplinary interaction and partnership approach in boosting Intellectual Property  generation, technology transfer, enhancing innovation and start-up outputs from academic institutions
Event concluded with the remark that the programs like Institution’s Innovation Council will certainly bring changes in the innovation landscapes in HEIs and also help them in implementing the National Education Policy  2020 effectively.
MJPS
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 509
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 194.57 Crore
More than 13 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 194.57 Crore  today. More than 13 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10407452
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2nd Dose
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10045689
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Precaution Dose
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5347634
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18420158
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2nd Dose
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17593039
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Precaution Dose
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9049825
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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34784968
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2nd Dose
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18554631
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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59721880
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2nd Dose
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46576385
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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557450879
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2nd Dose
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493073353
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Precaution Dose
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1275467
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203301482
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2nd Dose
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191521112
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Precaution Dose
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1666814
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127131751
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2nd Dose
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119493252
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Precaution Dose
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20352612
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1011218570
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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896857461
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Precaution Dose
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37692352
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Total
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1945768383
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 8th June, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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37
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2nd Dose
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576
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Precaution Dose
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15632
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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99
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2nd Dose
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1005
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Precaution Dose
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45582
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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95273
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2nd Dose
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262516
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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26636
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2nd Dose
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88166
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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29451
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2nd Dose
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331904
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Precaution Dose
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42209
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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4609
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2nd Dose
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74333
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Precaution Dose
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29046
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4067
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2nd Dose
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51476
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Precaution Dose
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229216
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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160172
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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809976
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Precaution Dose
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361685
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Total
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1331833
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Special Service and Features
Green Port initiatives of Cochin Port reviewed by Hon’ble Union Minister
In a meeting held on 29th January 2022, Shri Sarbanada Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways reviewed the progress on various green port initiatives being implemented in Major Ports as per Maritime India Vision 2030 for the development of Green Ports and Green Shipping in India. The green port initiatives taken by Cochin Port were also reviewed during the meeting. The meeting was attended by Dr. M. Beena, Chairperson, Cochin Port Trust.In the first phase, shore based power supply will be provided to Cruise ships visiting Cochin Port.
Cochin Port Trust also proposes to install additional roof top solar power plants of 350kWP capacity in the next two years and installation of a grid connected floating solar panel. Cochin Port is also encouraging consumers for installing solar power plants at their premises. Port users have already installed solar power plant of 190kWP capacity. Cochin Port Trust has generated 3.27 lakhs units electricity in the year 2020 resulting in a saving of Rs.22.50 lakhs. The Port has already installed smart electrical meter and smart street lighting.
Green Port initiatives already taken up by Cochin Port include, Bio gas plant using food waste and other biodegradable waste 75 to 90 Kg of Food Waste that can generate 3 to 4 Kg gas per day/plant and a Septage Treatment Plant within the Port area having a capacity of 100 cu.m/day.The Port has finalized a road map for recycling/gainful utilization of dredged materials. The segregation of dredged sand from silt and clay is being done without additional cost and Cochin Port has earned more than Rs.12 Crores by selling dredged sand during the period from April to Dec. 2021.
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Ministry of Power
PFC-REC make further reduction in lending rates
State-owned Non-Banking Financial Companies, Power Finance Corporation and REC Limited have further reduced their lending rates across all types of loans by 40 Bps.
Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R.K. Singh expressed satisfaction at the continued efforts by both companies to reduce rates and remain competitive. Shri Singh said that continued reduction of lending rates by REC and PFC will help Power Utilities to borrow at competitive rates and invest in improving the power sector infrastructure, thereby benefitting the consumer by way of reliable and cheap power.
In the last about one year, both the organisations have reduced lending rates cumulatively by upto 3%.
In order to give a boost to Renewable Energy, where long term funding is required, the rates have been revised to as low as 8.25%.
The reduction in rates has been possible due to lower cost of borrowings by these organisations, in the past year or so.
It is pertinent that PFC and REC are already providing short term loans at interest rates as low as 6.25%.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Commerce Ministry organizes Brainstorming session on Services Exports
Leveraging ongoing FTA negotiations to seek better market access, branding of services sectors and promotions of services sector through road shows mooted for growth
A one-day Brainstorming session on Services Exports was organized by Department of Commerce today in Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, IAS, Commerce Secretary. During the session, discussions were held on challenges, opportunities and way forward for boosting services exports from India.
The session was organized by Department of Commerce in partnership with Services Export Promotion Council  and was attended by about 100 participants representing various service sectors including Information Technology & Information Technology Enabled Services, Communication Services, Entertainment, Audio Visual Services, Tourism & Hospitality, Medical Value Travel, Education Services, Accounting and Finance Services, Financial Services, Legal Services, Transport & Logistics Services, Construction and Related Engineering Services and Environment Services.
During the inaugural session, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, addressed the participants. Thereafter, four parallel breakout sessions on sectoral basis were organized to deliberate upon service sectors related issues. These groups included; Group 1: Information Technology & Information Enabled Services, Communication Services & Entertainment , Group 2: Tourism & Hospitality Services, Medical Value Travel & Education Services, Group 3: Accounting and Finance Services, Financial Services & Legal Services, Group 4: Transport & Logistics Services, Construction & Related Engineering Services & Environment Services.
Suggestions and recommendations of the breakout sessions were compiled and presented in concluding session. Some of the key suggestions and recommendations that were highlighted included leveraging the ongoing FTA negotiations to seek better market access, branding of services sectors, promotions of services sector through road shows, setting standards, having a robust mechanism for reporting of data related to services, skilling of manpower, addressing regulatory bottlenecks etc. Incentive schemes for specific sectors, in order to boost exports, were also requested by industry.
Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Commerce Secretary in his address underlined the importance of services sector as a key driver of country’s economic growth. He assured the participants that necessary Government support would be extended to realise the full potential of service sectors and to remove any constraints in this regard.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food & Public Distribution participates in 1434 events 𝐄𝐤𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐡, 𝐄𝐤𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚, 𝐄𝐤𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐭𝐡 across India
13,500 people come together to perform Shramdaan collectively
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for 𝐄𝐤𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐡, 𝐄𝐤𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚, 𝐄𝐤𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐭𝐡, officers, and staff of the Department of Food & Public Distribution and its attached offices i.e. Food Corporation of India , Central Warehousing Corporation , Warehousing and Development Regulatory Authority , National Institute of Sugar, Kanpur and IGMRI Hapur came together to perform one hour of Shramdaan, at 1434 sites across the country on 1st October.
Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary DFPD leading the way at the Meherchand market and the Unknow Soldier Park
All the activities began at 10 a.m. sharp. Collectively, many residential areas, markets, parks, schools, bus stand, colleges, ghats, beaches, etc. across the country were cleaned. Mass awareness was raised through the use of slogans, banners and AVs, the local residents were sensitized and public participation was also encouraged in large numbers all across. The Safai Mitras was also felicitated and appreciated for their efforts in ensuring cleanliness. Family members, NDMC/MCD staff, shopkeepers of the markets as well as local residents also willingly participated with the officers in this drive.
The campaign turned out to be a great success as more than 13,500 manhours were contributed collectively.
DFPD cleaned a combined area of 9000 sq meters of the Meherchand market and the unknown Soldier Park today. WDRA organized the Shramdaan activity at Hauz Khas Market, FCI Hqrs. at Bengali Market, CWC Hqrs at Mayur Vihar Phase-I Pocket II Park, NSI, Kanpur at Parmat Ghat on the banks of holy river Ganges, and IGMRI Hapur at the Hapur bus stand. NSI Kanpur also donated a Bio-toilet’ to a school in its area. A drawing competition on ‘Swaccha Bharat-Garbage free India’ was organized by CWC at one site where around 70 children took part while their parents contributed in the Sharamdan.
Plantation drives were also carried out at many places where the residents of the area and the employees’ planted trees. Family members, shopkeepers of the markets as well as local residents also willingly participated with the officers in this drive.
The teams ensured that only biodegradable material was used for cleaning and use of single-use plastic was completely avoided. The teams also ensured that the cups and plates used by them were not scattered at the venues but duly collected and properly disposed of.
By actively engaging citizens and raising awareness, the Department aims to create a cleaner, greener, and healthier India. DFPD is also actively pursuing a special campaign for disposal of pending matters  3.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign from 15th Sept to 2nd Oct ’23.
Special Service and Features
Seizure of 3000 Grams gold of 24K purity worth, 1.33 Cr. by Chennai Air Customs
Based on intelligence, two male passengers, who arrived from Muscat by Oman Air airlines flight WY0253 on 08.11.2022, were intercepted by Chennai Air Customs Officers. On search of their baggage, gold strips were found concealed in their baggage which resulted in recovery of gold totally weighing 3000 grams valued at ~ 1.33 Cr. from both passengers.
Totally, Gold weighing 3000 grams valued at, 1.33 Cr. were seized from both passengers under the Customs Act, 1962.
Further investigations under progress, according to a press release issued by M.Mathew Jolly, Pr. Commissioner Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint, Shri Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, senior most puisne Judge of the Gauhati High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from the date Shri Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia relinquishes the charge as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court consequent upon his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Special Service and Features
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to visit Kerala tomorrow
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilzers Shri. Mansukh Mandaviya will arrive for a one day visit in Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow  . Shri. Mandaviya will have a meeting with Chief Minister Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Health Minister Smt. Veena George along with Central Government and State Government Officers in the after noon and discuss the present Covid-19 situation in the state. He will also visit Hindustan Life Care Limited Office and will attend a review meeting regarding the functioning of HLL . The Union Minister will also visit Government Medical College hospital , Thiruvananthapuram in the evening before leaving for Delhi.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
We are extending all support for the flood relief measures in Kerala: J P Nadda
“Under the guidance of the Prime Minister, the Health Ministry is extending all support for the flood relief measures in Kerala. We are monitoring the flood situation in Kerala on a regular basis. Secretary  is in Regular communication with the State health functionaries and monitoring the situation daily through the disease surveillance network”. This was stated by Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare. He further stated that he has spoken to Smt. K K Shailaja, Health Minister, Kerala and is personally monitoring the situation.
To meet with this situation, 3757 medical relief camps have been set up. As requested by the State Government, 90 types of medicines, in the requested quantity are being sent to the State. The first tranche of medicines shall reach tomorrow. The Health Ministry is also coordinating with other States which have committed to providing medicines so as to augment supplies.
Health advisories on infectious disease prevention and control, safe drinking water, hygiene measures, vector control, etc., have been prepared and shared with the State Government. While no outbreak of communicable disease has been reported, health experts opine that once the flood water starts receding, the environment would be conducive for epidemic prone diseases. The State has been given instructions to switch to daily surveillance and monitoring for epidemic prone diseases for detecting early warning signs of an outbreak.
In consultation with the State Government, Government of India will deploy teams for rapid health assessment and for taking appropriate public health measures to prevent and control outbreak of epidemic prone diseases. Considering the additional burden of disease in the aftermath of the floods, quick response medical teams will also be sent to Kerala to provide emergency medical care. Support under National Health Mission will be provided to make the damaged primary health care infrastructure functional.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves extension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the extension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes, by twelve weeks i.e. upto 2nd April, 2018. The extension of tenure will enable the Commission to submit a comprehensive report on the issue of sub-categorization of OBCs, after consultation with various stakeholders.
The Commission was constituted under article 340 of the Constitution with the approval of President on 2nd October, 2017 and it was stipulated that it would submit its report within twelve weeks from the assumption of charge by the Chairperson.
Background:
The Commission, headed by Justice  Smt. G. Rohini commenced functioning- on 11th October, 2017 and has since interacted with all the Stats/UTs having reservation for OBCs, and the State Backward Classes Commissions. The Commission has requisitioned data from 197 Higher Education Institutions regarding admission of OBCs to higher education courses during the last three years and has also sought data regarding recruitment of OBC persons in Government jobs during the last three years in Government Departments, Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions as well as in the CPSEs, with a view to determine the inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the castes/communities included in the Centre List of Other Backward Classes.
Keeping in view the voluminous data involved and the time required for its analysis to prepare a comprehensive report, the Commission had sought extension of its term by twelve weeks.